Unlike GM, Ford is embracing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced that it would not offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the company’s upcoming electric vehicles (EVs). Back then, the brand had hinted that it was taking this step to accelerate subscription services. A couple of days ago, however, the company stated that it was taking this step […]

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Unlike Apple Watch, Google Will Not Repair Broken Pixel Watches

Google currently offers no official repair procedure for the Pixel Watch, meaning that broken devices simply become e-waste (via The Verge). This information was recently confirmed by Google spokesperson Bridget Starkey to The Verge. Starkey stated, “At this moment, we don’t have any repair option for the Google Pixel Watch. If your watch is damaged, […]

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iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Likely to Be Released Simultaneously This Fall, Unlike Last Year

Apple is expected to release major software updates for iPhones and iPads simultaneously this month, unlike last year’s staggered release of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. That’s according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The well-connected reporter’s sources within Apple tell him the company is considering the eighth betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to be […]

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Unlike Chrome, it seems Firefox will not move to limit ad blockers

What you need to know Mozilla Firefox version 109 recently became available. The latest version of the browser enables Manifest Version 3 by default, which is the next generation of WebExtensions. Manifest Version 3 has proven controversial because it limits some features in ad blockers. Mozilla’s implementation of Manifest V3 allows developers to continue to […]

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Unlike Chrome, Microsoft Edge cares about RAM; sleeps 1.3 billion tabs in September

What you need to know Starting in September, Microsoft Edge 105 introduced the ability to sleep high-resource tabs. The feature only kicks in when your device’s memory is near the limit. In September, Edge put to sleep 1.3 billion tabs because of this reason. Because the tabs resume without reloading the page, everything seems faster. […]

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This version of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is unlike anything you’ve seen

When it comes to modern PCs, there is one trend I’m glad to see the environment playing a more critical role. For a few years now, companies have been removing plastic and Styrofoam from laptop packaging and using more recycled materials to improve sustainability. Lenovo is taking the lead on this topic with its new […]

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Unlike Apple, Samsung actually puts some effort into its mid-range phones

Apple isn’t the first brand that comes to mind when we think of value-for-money smartphones. When it does announce one, it undoubtedly attracts some attention as it lets more users get a taste of the famed Apple ecosystem. However, the iPhone SE 5G unveiled yesterday was a travesty. By all modern standards, the iPhone SE […]

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